Unit 4: Novel Study: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Chapters 1–18

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  1. guile
    shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
  2. sagacity
    the trait of having wisdom and good judgment
  3. dilapidated
    in a state of decay, ruin, or deterioration
  4. furtive
    secret and sly
  5. contrive
    make or work out a plan for; devise
  6. benediction
    a blessing or ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
  7. animosity
    a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
  8. repent
    feel sorry for; be contrite about
  9. infallible
    incapable of failure or error
  10. futility
    uselessness as a consequence of having no practical result
  11. ingenuity
    the property of showing inventiveness and skill
  12. dejected
    affected or marked by low spirits
  13. clandestine
    conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
  14. contentment
    happiness with one's situation in life
  15. provision
    a store or supply of something
  16. derision
    contemptuous laughter
  17. loiter
    linger, remain, or wait around for no apparent reason
Created on Fri Nov 13 09:05:02 EST 2020 (updated Fri Nov 20 15:44:32 EST 2020)

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